The Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in Roman Archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 17, 2026.
Responsibilities will include teaching two courses each semester (a total of four courses each academic year), participation in service through committee work and outreach, and an active research and publication agenda.
Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2025, with preliminary interviews on Zoom planned for late November/early December 2025. Campus interviews will take place in February 2026.
The areas of specialization within the field of Roman Archaeology should complement the range of subjects and approaches covered by current faculty members and should contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, including Anthropology, Art History, History, Religious Studies, and Philosophy. Familiarity with current excavation techniques and theoretical approaches is expected, along with active participation in or collaboration with a field project or equivalent.
The successful candidate will teach courses in archaeology at all levels and courses in the General Education curriculum (e.g. Classical Mythology and Greek and Roman Civilization) in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online). They will also actively contribute to the vibrant M.A. program in Classics, advising students for graduate exams, serving on thesis committees, and preparing them to enter leading Ph.D. programs. The successful candidate will work with students to identify opportunities for participation in archaeological projects, whether in the field, in museums, or in laboratories. The successful candidate will be committed to actively recruiting undergraduate Classics majors as well as graduate students.
Preparation to teach large enrollment courses, to develop online courses, to engage with digital humanities, and/or to assist with instruction in classical languages is desirable.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/23010?c=arizona
The following materials are required to apply:
- Cover letter detailing current and future research trajectory, teaching experience and teaching philosophy, and preparation for service and outreach activities including student recruitment and retention (combined into one attachment)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Teaching portfolio, including a sample syllabus (combined into one attachment)
- Statement of Recruitment of Undergraduate Majors Philosophy
- Writing sample (approximately 25 pages)
- Applicants will be prompted to enter contact information for three references, who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s research potential, progress to completing the PhD by August 2026 (if the degree is not yet in hand), and strengths and promise as an educator and member of an academic community. Applications will be considered complete once all 3 letters of recommendation are uploaded to the system.
It is the policy of the University of Arizona to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.